Northeast SD AHEC

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

After a LONG bus ride, we arrived in Indianapolis late last night! Spending the day today exploring the expo, pin trading, testing and getting ready for opening session tonight!

06/17/2026

Shoutout to the Groton Area HOSA advisor for sharing their group photo with us. ILC is underway! Brittany Hubbart

06/17/2026

🚑 ONE MONTH AWAY! 🚑

The countdown is on for the South Dakota EMS Instructor Summit — a FREE hands-on event designed to strengthen EMS education across South Dakota.

Whether you’re an EMS instructor, training officer, preceptor, or education partner, this summit will provide practical strategies, classroom-ready tools, and collaborative learning opportunities you can immediately apply in your programs.

💡 Experience sessions focused on:
✔️ Simulation & Scenario Building
✔️ Classroom Realism
✔️ Case Studies & Critical Thinking
✔️ EMS Education Innovation
✔️ Instructor Resources & Collaboration

📍 Drifters Event Center | Fort Pierre, SD
📅 Friday, July 17
⏰ 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
🎟️ FREE Registration

Spots are limited — reserve yours today!

👉 Register now: https://sdemsa.org/event-6660628

06/15/2026

EmpowerED Leadership Conference Recap
What an incredible day of learning, leadership, and connection!

Featured Speakers:
• Kathy Hildebrandt – Understanding your leadership style and its impact
• Kellie Ecker Kolb – Navigating high-stakes conversations
• Peter Nord – Turning frontline insight into fundable action
• Jenna Wickersham – Civility in leadership and addressing workplace behavior
• Curstie Konold – Leading wellness moments focused on self-care, resilience, and stress management
• Carrie Cox – HOSA highlight and leadership in action
• Paul Heinert – Building a cohesive communication strategy
• Shantel Krebs – What leadership really requires beyond the title

Wellness Activities:
• Message chairs
• Sensory jars
• Deep breathing
• Coloring
• Virtual reality

Featured Exhibitors:
• Community Action for Veterans
• SDSU Extension Community Vitality
• Black Hills VA Health Care System
• South Dakota Area Health Education Center
• Better Choices, Better Health South Dakota

From insightful sessions to hands-on wellness breaks and meaningful exhibitor connections, EmpowerED 2026 was a day focused on growth, resilience, and leadership. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make it a success!

06/11/2026

What if you could walk away from a conference with tools you could use in your next class? 🚑📚

That’s exactly what the South Dakota EMS Instructor Summit is built for. This isn’t just lecture-based learning — it’s an interactive experience where participants will build scenarios, explore simulation techniques, discuss case studies, and collaborate with EMS educators from across South Dakota.

🔥 Featured topics include:
• Simulations & Scenarios
• Bringing Realism into the Classroom
• Case Studies & Critical Thinking
• EMS Education Trends & Challenges

📍 Drifters Event Center | Fort Pierre
📅 Friday, July 17
🎟️ FREE Registration

Don’t wait — spots are filling quickly!

👉 Register today: https://sdemsa.org/event-6660628

06/10/2026

Tomorrow's the day - Come stop by and learn about EMS to hands only CPR, and Stop the Bleed at the Huron's Thursday Night at the Park!!

🚑 EMS professionals are there for every call, every mile and every neighbor — 24/7/365.
Huron Regional Medical Center is proud to support the upcoming EMS Impact Community Education Event hosted by Huron Ambulance Service and community partners. This family-friendly event is a great opportunity to learn life-saving skills, explore emergency vehicles, connect with local EMS teams and enjoy activities for all ages.
📍 Campbell Park, Huron
📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Stop by, look around and learn more about the important role EMS plays in keeping communities safe every day. ❤️💙

06/10/2026

The Empowered Leadership Conference is right around the corner, welcoming healthcare professionals from across South Dakota for a day filled with connection, learning, and leadership, highlighted by engaging speakers throughout the event.